26 Why does chasing endless desires keep us in mental turmoil?

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Oct 9, 2026 · 25m

We often assume that happiness is a simple outcome of getting what we want. Yet, history shows that chasing external achievements without inner transformation inevitably leads to psychological distress.This episode takes a journey across centuries and continents to examine how the world's most influential thinkers defined a good life. From the battle-tested resilience of Socrates in war-torn Athens to Mencius' Eastern views on intrinsic goodness, we explore why lasting satisfaction requires an internal shift. We discover that whether through Stoic tolerance of hardship or the purification of…